Matthew 10:39
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 10
“He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.”Matthew 10:39
What Does Matthew 10:39 Mean?
Matthew 10:39 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 10, verse 39 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Discipleship.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to Matthew 10:39 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 12:25“He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.”Mark 8:35“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it.”Matthew 10:22“And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.”Luke 17:33“Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.”Matthew 16:25“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.”Matthew 5:11“Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.”Luke 9:24“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.”Revelation 2:10“Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”Philippians 1:20“According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.”2 Timothy 4:6“For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.”Daniel 3:18“But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.”Luke 6:22“Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.”1 Peter 3:14“But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;”Jeremiah 26:21“And when Jehoiakim the king, with all his mighty men, and all the princes, heard his words, the king sought to put him to death: but when Urijah heard it, he was afraid, and fled, and went into Egypt;”John 15:21“But all these things will they do unto you for my name’s sake, because they know not him that sent me.”
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